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Robert Watkins

Ambler,PA

Summary



Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to large-scale digital Marketing Technology. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement and acquisition regulations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MarTech Program Manager

Autodesk
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed the martech integration activities for 3 M&A projects by coordinating internal resources and schedules to meet the go to market dates.
  • Implemented a new M&A framework to align martech teams to support integration activities that streamlined workflow processes by ensuring requests were vetted and in scope.
  • Managed tag rationalization process of new marketing pixels
  • Partnered with privacy and legal to review vendors and ensure that they compliant with GDPR and CCPA
  • Created a new quarterly auditing process for Marketo API connections that reduced API calls and enhanced security.

Implementation Project Manager / Data Analyst

Vanguard
12.2020 - Current
  • Leads the planning and delivery of the organizations new digital metrics solution, Adobe Analytics using
  • Adobe Launch, on the new $2M website
  • Partner with internal clients as the single point of contact for the implementation as well as handle any change requests to the SOW
  • Facilitated discovery sessions for the SDR requirements to define SOW and managed project implementation to ensure it was in scope
  • Create a detailed project plan that defined the activities, estimated activity duration, resources required, and aligned it with development sprints
  • Prepare communications senior level managers and led updates to vested stakeholders to ensure they were aware project status and impediments
  • Develop web metrics reports for the organization that provide insight to senior leadership to influence decision making
  • Owns the digital business operations with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Launch, and planning future data analytics enhancements.

Project Delivery Manager

Vanguard
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Planned and delivered an implementation strategy integrating new tag management software projects (Adobe Launch with Adobe Analytics) across 6 internal organizations and multiple international sites
  • Oversaw 12 end-to-end projects by managing the customer implementation, delivery schedule, project risks, and find solutions to the issues, impediments, and dependencies
  • Partnered with scrum master to prioritize epics in JIRA that focused on business value, and helped to plan out biweekly agile sprints
  • Influenced senior leaders and directors to allocate an additional 560k to fast track project initiatives to achieve department goals
  • Defined and documented clients expectations in regards to: project scope and timeline, organizational changes and customer responsibilities, project governance, and risk management
  • Lead by example; providing enthusiasm, motivation, and drive by being a positive example to peers, managers, and development teams.

Product Owner

Vanguard
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Own backlog grooming and enhancement of enterprise technologies by scheduling prioritized work in an agile sprint based on business value and impact
  • Responsible for communicating the vision effectively to external partners across 6 internal organizations
  • Works closely with each internal clients IT, delivery team, and other business counterparts to ensure resource alignment in support of product vision and delivery schedules
  • Acted as the voice of the customer by providing the stakeholders perspective on system enhancements and client impact.

Digital Project Manager

Vanguard
12.2013 - 09.2017
  • Delivered 8 mid to large technical projects to deliver new software or functionality to Vanguards websites and reporting project status to key stakeholders and senior leaders
  • Worked with key stakeholders, business and development to effectively drive multiple projects from concept to delivery
  • Partnered with managers, stakeholders, and consultants on UI/UX design issues as well as work with graphic designers to create mock-ups/wireframe documents to meet client expectations.

Education

MBA -

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor’s - Business Management

Saint Joseph’s University

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Scrum Methodology

Certification

PMP certification - Project Management Professional

03/2017

Credential ID: 2647757E1

Timeline

MarTech Program Manager

Autodesk
03.2022 - Current

Implementation Project Manager / Data Analyst

Vanguard
12.2020 - Current

Project Delivery Manager

Vanguard
01.2019 - 12.2020

Product Owner

Vanguard
09.2017 - 01.2019

Digital Project Manager

Vanguard
12.2013 - 09.2017

MBA -

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor’s - Business Management

Saint Joseph’s University

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